To mount a local directory into a Docker container, you can use the -v or --volume flag when running the docker run command. This flag allows you to specify a host directory and a container directory, creating a link between the two.

Here’s an example of how you can mount a local directory into a Docker container for JavaScript development:

docker run -v /path/to/local/directory:/app -w /app -p <host port>:<container port> <docker image>

Let’s break down the command:

• -v /path/to/local/directory:/app specifies the mapping between the host directory (/path/to/local/directory) and the container directory (/app). This allows you to access and modify your code in the local directory while running it inside the container.
• -w /app sets the working directory inside the container to /app. This ensures that the commands you run inside the container will use the mounted directory as the root directory.
• -p <host port>:<container port> maps a port on the host machine to a port on the container. This is useful if your JavaScript code requires a specific port to listen on.
• <docker image> is the name of the Docker image you want to run, such as node:latest for a basic Node.js environment.

With this setup, any changes you make to the code inside the local directory will be reflected immediately inside the Docker container. You can use your favorite development tools to work on the code, while relying on the Docker container for the necessary dependencies and runtime environment.

You can also take advantage of container-specific features such as isolated network environments or specialized development tools available inside the Docker image. Docker makes it easy to share your development environment with teammates or deploy your application in a consistent manner across different environments.

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